• Prior 4
  • 3 month moving average sales 14 vs 17 prior
  • Supplier orders 2 vs 7 prior
  • August expected annual sales 36 vs 17 prior
  • Expected supplier orders 13 vs 10 prior

A possible little insight to the main retail sales data out tomorrow. This data is mainly from the wholesale side of the fence so in reality it’s one level down from the shop floors. A pick up in retailers buying from wholesalers can be a sign that the tills are ringing or that expectations are high that they will start ringing more.

UK CBI distributive trades 23 07 2014

UK CBI distributive trades 23 07 2014